Brian and Corey reflect on the holidays, covering smoking meat, bourbon of the week, and the good, bad, and awkward parts of family time.

The conversation quickly goes off the rails talking about the spit valve on a trumpet, leading Brian to share a marching band fail from his freshman year in Florida, Corey reads the newspaper, and discusses where his dogs do their business, haha!

They also talk about upgrades to their new studio setup (including a future Jerome Bettis cutout), Corey’s latest auction finds and the characters that come with them, the music they’ve been jamming to, and Corey’s unexpected, but passionate discussion about capes.

The episode wraps with the concept of fake commercials and the debut of their newest ridiculous product concept: “Anchor Punch.”

As always, it’s a laid-back, laugh-filled episode that goes absolutely nowhere—and everywhere—at the same time…Shaffer RULES!

In Episode 2 of the Shaffer RULES Podcast, it’s Corey’s birthday, and the celebration delivers exactly what you’d expect: hilarious stories, unexpected twists, and plenty of moments that could only happen to Corey and Brian.

The two jump into a wide-ranging conversation that includes everything from AI mishaps to crazy band memories, plus the real story behind the podcast’s name. Brian opens up about an unintentionally embarrassing moment involving AI-generated song lyrics, where a simple songwriting experiment quickly goes sideways and turns into a story he probably wishes he could take back and recounts a wild trip to Chicago with his former band, (kaj).

Corey brings his own stack of unforgettable stories, including the true origin of the phrase “Shaffer RULES,” and a wild moment at an Aerosmith concert where he was unexpectedly approached by an undercover cop. The way he tells the story makes it one of the standout moments of the episode. The two also share funny pet stories, dive into other off-the-wall topics, and spend plenty of time laughing at themselves and each other.

It’s an episode filled with personality, nostalgia, and the kind of real, unfiltered banter that defines the “Shaffer RULES” Podcast.

Episode 1 – The Inaugural Episode: Sports, Stories, and Total Chaos

Welcome to the very first episode of the Shaffer RULES Podcast, where longtime friends Brian and Corey kick things off the only way they know how—by diving headfirst into sports, swapping ridiculous stories, and letting the conversation go wherever it decides to go.

In this debut episode, we bounce from topic to topic and dig into some of our favorite random topics, including going to Pittsburgh Penguins games, we revisit unforgettable moments from our college years, and relive the glory (and the disasters) of fraternity life. Brian also breaks out some stories from his days playing in his former band, (kaj).

We also look ahead at where this podcast is going—brainstorming future segments, discussing the random stuff we want to explore, and setting the tone for what the Shaffer RULES Podcast is all about: real conversations, hilarious detours, and unfiltered stories from two friends who've been talking like this for years.

If you’re into sports, music, nostalgia, or just hanging out with two guys who love to riff, you’re in the right place. Let’s get this thing started.